Check out Rambo's vid.. rambos-locker.blogspot.com/2008/04/extreme-moffat-downwind-run.html ..There's some great tips there at the start.

I can't wait till he does a SUP vid like this one.. It shows what its like out there going down wind in a strong wind and catching runners.

DJ

Thanks DJ.

"Mission Adrenal" is another downwind run that can be followed
rambos-locker.blogspot.com/2008/09/mission-adrenal.html

Tips applicable to SUP or OC

The top guys all ..... Paddle > Drop in > Hold > Scout > Surf to next wave > Paddle > Drop in > Hold > Scout >>>>>

Explanation
# Scout - read the ocean/anticipate route
# Drop in - catch runner
# Hold - maximize use of wave energy at surfing position usually top of wave or bowl section
# Paddle - maximum thrust to attain next drop in or maintain momentum

Observation

The top paddlers all spend more time in the Hold position, where as the average paddler spends more time in the paddling phase, usually wasting energy paddling into the back of the wave in front and total missing the hold phase

Knowing when to hold'em and when to chase'em is the key to surfing runners
Cheers Rambo